Buyers back out after plan altered

by admin | Jul 24, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 24, 2004 Buyers back out after plan altered   Builder changed construction agreement Cathedral ceiling replaced with flat version   Two homebuyers are cancelling their purchase after the builder made a fundamental change to their...

Religious freedom trumps condo rules

by admin | Jul 17, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 17, 2004 Religious freedom trumps condo rules In a landmark decision upholding religious freedom, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that sincere personal religious beliefs override the terms of a condominium declaration that restrict...

Winds of change at warranty board

by admin | Jul 10, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 10, 2004 Winds of change at warranty board Consumer minister to appoint four OHBA no longer has complete control of board A sign hangs in the constituency office of Ontario’s new consumer minister Jim Watson. It reads, “How many...

When full disclosure could mean no sales

by admin | Jul 3, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca July 3, 2004 When full disclosure could mean no sales King City neighbourhood has no sewers Septic tanks work fine, but don’t meet standards   Last month, I wrote in this space about a North York resident who unknowingly purchased a house with a...

Lawsuits could mean mortgage refunds

by admin | Jun 26, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 26, 2004 Lawsuits could mean mortgage refunds Banks allegedly overcharged on early payouts Anyone charged a penalty since 1997 could be affected   Homeowners who paid off their mortgages early within the last seven years and got zapped with...

No clear winners in this builder-owner wrangle

by admin | Jun 19, 2004 | 2004, 2004 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca June 19, 2004 No clear winners in this builder-owner wrangle It’s time to play You Be The Judge. Here’s a case that highlights the contrasting expectations of buyers who want their homes to be flawless, and builders who believe they are...